Linda Lee Thomas
Family Member
Wife of legendary songwriter Cole Porter. Her marriage lasted more than three decades and ended in divorce in 1912.
She met Cole Porter at a high society wedding banquet.
While living in France, she and Cole Porter were neighbors of philosopher Pierre Teilhard de Chardin.
She was born into a politically prominent family and was the daughter of Lilly Hill and financier William Paca Lee.
Ashley Judd played her in the 2004 film De-Lovely.